Delta Delta Delta
The Epsilon Chapter of Delta Delta Delta was founded at Knox on Thanksgiving of 1889, one year to the day after the Alpha chapter was founded at Boston College.
Founding
Tri Delta Sorority was founded at Boston University on Thanksgiving Eve in 1888. It was originally formed as an alternative to the secret societies common to the times. Tri Delta is one of the largest national sororities, with very active alumnae chapters and a strong national chapter.
Purpose
The purpose of Delta Delta Delta shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way. It shall also be the purpose of Delta Delta Delta to promote and develop mutually beneficial relationships between the Fraternity and the colleges and universities where the Fraternity has established chapters, to develop qualities of unselfish leadership among its members, and to encourage them to assume, with integrity and devotion to moral and democratic principles, the highest responsibilities of college women.
Written in 1888 by Sarah Ida Shaw, Boston
Philanthropy
Tri Delta has a long history of commitment to raising funds for worthy causes. What started as war related and international service projects during WWI grew as the Fraternity did, and by 1970, the idea of a national philanthropy was expressed. The 1974 Convention recommended a program focusing on pediatric oncology and hematology, and Children's Cancer Charities was born. Since 1974, Tri Delta has raised over $14 million to fund children's cancer hospitals, research facilities, and camps. In 1999, Tri Delta partnered with St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Individual chapters also volunteer for local hospitals, raising funds and spirits with their dedication, compassion, and hard work. In addition to raising funds, Tri Delta dedicated a 'Teen Room' at St. Jude's to give teen patients a place to hang out, and in September 2002 pledged to raise $1 million for the project. Instead, we raised $1.3 million in just 3 years! Tri Delta's new commitment is to raise $7 million in the next 5-7 years to fund an entire floor at St. Jude's.
